We’re gonna have a stretch of particularly hot, sunny weather is ahead of us – and when you head outside during the summer, it’s so important to keep your skin healthy.

Here are some skin tips for the season:

First and foremost – use sunscreen! Sunburns are never fun, and years of too much sun leads to premature wrinkling and skin aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer.

And don’t forget your lips – as you would with sunscreen, there are lip-specific products as well with SPF protection.

If you wear makeup, try to find oil-free products that are breathable on the skin during the high humidity.

Summer’s a good time to exfoliate to help improve hydration from moisturizers. And hydration also comes by drinking plenty of water throughout the day to help prevent headaches or dizzy spells.

Keep your skin protected for a safe summer!

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Yes, the heat wave is brutal. And hopefully you’ve got a working air conditioner. But is it working as well as it could be? There are a few things to be aware of.

First, don’t constantly adjust the thermostat. Set it to the temp you want and forget it – if you drop it to cool things faster, it won’t work as efficiently.

Make sure you clean the filters and coils – the filters allow the air to flow and dirty coils make it harder to cool your house.

If you’re home during the hottest parts of the day, make sure anything that creates heat like stoves, dishwashers, even overhead lights are off.

And if you absolutely need to cool down more quickly, use a fan – the breeze will help spread the conditioned air around the room.

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The final work week of spring is over and now it’s summer! But if you found yourself stressed out, here’s some ways to wind down as we head into the weekend.

First, make sure you say goodbye to work – log out of your e-mail and any work apps this weekend, turn off your computer if you need to.

When you get home, change your clothes – something that you can relax in out of your work outfit – it can help your mind accept the fact that the work week is truly over.

Also, keep work talk at work – when you’re home, find something else to discuss.

Finally, plan something fun – if you’ve got something to look forward to, you’ll get into weekend mode even sooner.

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